Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By RICHARD K. REIN
September 6, 2024
Princeton, NJ – We’ve got a lot to consider this weekend – a world premiere play (Empire Records) opening at McCarter, bands at Hinds Plaza Friday night and Sunday afternoon, two arts openings at the Arts Council on Saturday afternoon, a 5K race and 1-mile fun run at the Battlefield Park Sunday ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - It's still summer at the Johnson Public Library where there will be a concert on the lawn on Monday, September 9 from 7-8:15 p.m.Alvaro Paulino, director of NYC Mariachi Inc., will join award-winning eco-music ensemble, Englewinds, for a festive concert of Classical-Mariachi ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Looking to get involved? Sunrise Rotary invites you to mingle with friends and neighbors at The Dutch House on Fair Lawn Avenue and talk about their local projects.Check them out on Wednesday, September 25 from 6 to 8 p.m.There's nothing like a few snacks on hump day to lighten your ...
OAKLAND, NJ - As summer gracefully fades into fall, the lively spirit of classic tunes and rich harmonies took center stage at the Oakland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center last week. The sensational Forever Young Band brought their iconic Doo-wop charm to an audience that reveled in the music’s ...
OLEAN, NY — The city’s summer concert series will continue Thursday with a performance by the Allegany Alumni & Friends Band.The concert will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in Lincoln Park at the corner of State and Union streets,The concert series will run through Sept. 19. The schedule can be ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley Family Service Bureau is hosting a Fall Harvest Festival and Trunk or Treat event on Sunday Oct. 27 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event will include food, fun, and treats. One of the more interesting events at the fall festival will be scarecrow building using clothes that were ...
BARNEGAT, NJ - This year's Grandparent's Day Bash will be held on Sunday, September 8 at Project Playground, located at 149 Bengal Blvd.The Barnegat Rehabilitation and Nursing Center along with Barnegat Township will be hosting the 4th Annual Grandparent's Day Bash from 11 a.m - 3 p.m.There will be ...
BARNEGAT, NJ - This year's Grandparent's Day Bash will be held on Sunday, September 8 at Project Playground, located at 149 Bengal Blvd.The Barnegat Rehabilitation and Nursing Center along with Barnegat Township will be hosting the 4th Annual Grandparent's Day Bash from 11 a.m - 3 p.m.There will be ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Cool mornings that give way to warm afternoons. Apple cider doughnuts, warm cider and fun filled afternoons. Here's what's on TAP in and around town this weekend. How will you spend the first weekend in September?Friday September 6Girls Tennis; Madison vs Mountain Lakes at ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Cool mornings that give way to warm afternoons. Apple cider doughnuts, warm cider and fun filled afternoons. Here's what's on TAP in and around town this weekend. How will you spend the first weekend in September?Friday September 6Boys Soccer- Morristown vs Mount Olive at Mount ...
MILLBURN, NJ — On September 1, Town Hall Plaza hosted a party for children . Explore Millburn brought glow sticks and chalk for them to play with while 9-year-old DJ LuBrock, who lives in the Wyoming section of Millburn, kept the music pulsating.Steve Grillo, Executive Director of Explore, ...
MILWAUKEE, WI – The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee, WI, has immortalized Rutgers mascot Sir Henry as a bobblehead.Sir Henry makes hundreds of appearances a year at football games, home men's and women's basketball games, tournaments, bowl games, numerous on-campus and ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown's live music fans can soon enjoy a free concert right in their backyards (or the river!), as a multi-act show is slated for next weekend.The “AmericanaRama” concert is slated for Saturday, September 14 from 1PM to 7PM at the Bordentown Yacht Club, located at 1 ...
Your library card just became even more valuable: NP Library cardholders can now save 15 percent on tickets to the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey.Main Library Alliance, a network of 52 libraries that includes New Providence Memorial Library, is partnering with the theater for the 2024 season, ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Chamber of Commerce is revving up for its annual street fair scheduled for Sunday, September 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.“The Glen Rock Street Fair is a lively and fun occasion for community residents to see one another and visit downtown," said Felicia Halpert, Glen Rock Chamber ...
MILWAUKEE, WI – The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee, WI, has immortalized Rutgers mascot Sir Henry as a bobblehead.Sir Henry makes hundreds of appearances a year at football games, home men's and women's basketball games, tournaments, bowl games, numerous on-campus and ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Summer Stage Concert Series continues on the Division Street pedestrian mall with back-to-back shows Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7 featuring local musician John Busse and another familiar face, guitarist Bob Lanza.Busse, a crowd favorite for the past several years, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Get ready to lace up your sneakers for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit at the Berkeley Heights 5K Race benefiting the KAW Foundation for Mental Health, scheduled for Sunday, September 15, 2024. Whether you’re an experienced runner or just looking for a leisurely ...
NEWTON, NJ – Only a few tickets remain for the 2024 Taste of Newton. The event scheduled for September 9 is rain or shine. There will be tents if it rains!Bring your friends and family to sample menu items from restaurants in the Newton area. n addition to dining, live music will be provided by ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Bloomingdale PTA is hosting a Trunk or Treat event. The event will take place on Sunday, October 27th 2024 from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Trunk or Treat will be held at the Walter T. Bergen School, $4 per child. 50/50 raffle, bake sale, photo opportunity, and games will also be held ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — School may be back in session, but summer’s not over for the Sweet Sounds Downtown Music Festival, sponsored by the Downtown Westfield Corporation.“Sweet Sounds Encore” will present live music on Quimby and Elm Streets downtown on Fridays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. throughout September, ...
BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, NJ - Bethlehem Township Community Day will be held on September 28, 2024. The festivities will begin a 4:00pm at Heritage Park, 17 Vliet Farm Road in Asbury. There will be tethered hot air balloon rides, an obstacle course, DJ, food trucks, face painting, fire trucks, a visit ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Residents who possess Parsippany Library Cards are about to realize that they have become more valuable. Parsippany Library cardholders can now save 15 percent on tickets to the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey.Main Library Alliance, a network of 52 libraries that includes ...
MILWAUKEE, WI – The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee, WI, has immortalized Rutgers mascot Sir Henry as a bobblehead.Sir Henry makes hundreds of appearances a year at football games, home men's and women's basketball games, tournaments, bowl games, numerous on-campus and ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The Leonard J. Buck Garden in Far Hills will host a Watercolor In The Garden art class on Friday, September 13 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM. The class will be led by award-winning artist Donna Souren, graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Fine Arts. Participants will learn ...
MILWAUKEE, WI – The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee, WI, has immortalized Rutgers mascot Sir Henry as a bobblehead.Sir Henry makes hundreds of appearances a year at football games, home men's and women's basketball games, tournaments, bowl games, numerous on-campus and ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank RiverCenter has announced the return of the Red Bank Oktoberfest!The RiverCenter is partnering with Triumph Brewing, Fresh Markets, and The Two River Theater for the 2nd Annual Red Bank Oktoberfest at Edmund Wilson Plaza (between Triumph Brewing and The Two River ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Summer Stage Concert Series continues on the Division Street pedestrian mall with back-to-back shows Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7 featuring local musician John Busse and another familiar face, guitarist Bob Lanza.Busse, a crowd favorite for the past several years, ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank RiverCenter has announced the return of the Red Bank Oktoberfest!The RiverCenter is partnering with Triumph Brewing, Fresh Markets, and The Two River Theater for the 2nd Annual Red Bank Oktoberfest at Edmund Wilson Plaza (between Triumph Brewing and The Two River ...
WARREN, NJ —Warren Township’s library staff believe in the power of imagination."Throughout the summer, staff have been so pleased to see increased activity in the newly renovated play area, thanks to the charitable donation from the Dealaman family," said Darryl Voorhees, branch manager. “The new ...